Amsterdam, Heart of The Netherlands Approaching The Netherlands from the North Sea cruise ships navigate the North Sea Canal. The canal runs from the IJmuiden locks to the Coenhaven. East of the Coenhaven, the waterway is called the River IJ (both letters are capitalized) and continues up to the Oranjesluizen locks located in the easternContinue reading “Exploring Amsterdam: A Complete Guide for Cruise Travelers”
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Exploring Tahiti: A Guide to the French Polynesian Paradise
The French Society Islands, An Adventures in Paradise This group of islands is deep in the Pacific Ocean south of the Equator, making the French Society Islands a bit remote for regular cruise itineraries. A majority of cruise itineraries stop here as part of trans-Pacific repositioning cruises. They’re named the French Society Islands, but theyContinue reading “Exploring Tahiti: A Guide to the French Polynesian Paradise”
Saving Money on Your Next Cruise: Essential Advice
A collection of guides to help you get more out of cruising and save money too
Top Items to Enhance Your Next Cruise Adventure
Essential And Fun Take-Alongs For Your Next Cruise Okay, you’ve booked your cruise and packed your bags, so you’re good to go – right? Actually there’s a whole list of things you carry along that can enhance your cruise and even save you money. LOOKING FOR A GREAT BON VOYAGE GIFT? Looking for a greatContinue reading “Top Items to Enhance Your Next Cruise Adventure”
Exploring San Francisco, A Cruise Port of Call
Visiting San Francisco And Fishermans Wharf If you’re coming to San Francisco to catch a cruise or visiting as a cruise port of call, San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf is a great starting point. While the wharf is an exciting area there are also a number of adventures and excursions that depart from there. Catch aContinue reading “Exploring San Francisco, A Cruise Port of Call”
Visiting Antigua W.I. A Caribbean Port of Call
General – The sovereign state of Antigua & Barbuda is located in the middle of the Leeward Islands chain, between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. In 2017, most of Barbuda’s infrastructure was destroyed by Hurricane Irma and the population was evacuated to Antigua. Rebuilding has been a slow and painful process as resourcesContinue reading “Visiting Antigua W.I. A Caribbean Port of Call”
